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Western Kentucky Downs Florida International 70-59 - Match Report
Western Kentucky grabbed a 70-59 win over Florida International on Saturday, behind a 14-point effort from Dayvion McKnight at E.A. Diddle Arena.
Western Kentucky was the ATS victor, as they covered the -8.0-point spread as a favorite.
Western Kentucky got 12 points from Jairus Hamilton and another 11 points from Jordan Rawls. Dayvion McKnight contributed 4 assists, while Jamarion Sharp cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Florida International got 18 points from Arturo Dean in a losing cause and another 10 points from Mohamed Sanogo. Nick Guadarrama contributed 3 assists for them, while Arturo Dean had 9 rebounds.
Western Kentucky was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Western Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-27.
Western Kentucky heads into a battle against Florida Atlantic. Florida International, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Texas.